“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” — John Muir
How do you counteract a winter storm warning in Minneapolis, Minnesota? Why you kick off your boots and stroll some smooth sand beaches, of course! Nothing says winter better than the sun on your face and some of that sugary soft white stuff between your toes. But where in the U.S.A. can you find THAT […]
Walking Stick: √; Knee Brace: √; Ankle Wrap: √; Gel Insoles: √; Advil: √; Bio-Freeze: √; Oxygen Tank: √. Let’s face it, if this type of list tags along on your hiking trips, then standing atop a chimney rock ledge, gazing out over a hazy mountainside of emerald spruce tips splashed with the green, orange, […]
Along with the December to January turn of the calendar comes the practice of making a New Year’s Resolution. According to the history books, you have the ancient Babylonians from about 4,000 years ago to thank for this (usually) insignificant tradition. I say insignificant because, just like New York’s Times Square tradition, the majority of […]
Growing up during Minnesota winters was great as a young kid. Snowball fights. Skiing. Ice fishing. Building a snowman. But as life morphed into my 30’s, 40’s, …. wait, I think I’ll stop right there to save further embarrassment … the cold and the white fluffy stuff really lost its luster. So here we were, […]
The small craft warning that was announced on the local news should have been sufficient. We heard it as we scurried around our hotel room preparing for the day’s outing, but we chose to selectively ignore it.
